CVE-2012-6692: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-6692: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/wp-seo-metabox.js in the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin befor...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/wp-seo-metabox.js in the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin before 2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the post_title parameter to wp-admin/post-new.php, which is not properly handled in the snippet preview functionality.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Older WordPress sites using WordPress SEO by Yoast before 2.2 could allow a logged-in user to place script or HTML in a post title that is mishandled by the SEO snippet preview. This can expose site administrators or editors to browser-based compromise when they view affected content in wp-admin. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running WordPress SEO by Yoast before 2.2, especially where non-admin users can create or edit posts. Current sites on maintained Yoast versions are unlikely to be exposed to this specific flaw. Treat this as a moderate legacy WordPress risk. Prioritize remediation where old Yoast versions remain on internet-facing business sites or where many users can create content. No provided source supports emergency handling for active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WordPress SEO by Yoast to version 2.2 or later.; If upgrade is not possible, disable or remove the vulnerable plugin.; Restrict post creation and editing to trusted authenticated users..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 17, 2015, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://yoast.com/wordpress-seo-2-2/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/changelog/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://inventropy.us/blog/yoast-seo-plugin-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/security-issue-with-post-title-field-xss-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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